Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Benrinnes
£112
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£150
| Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 55.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £112.17 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Quick verdict
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £112 vs £150.
For beginners: Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£112.17 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £112.17)
Who should buy Benrinnies?
Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Benrinnies 21 Year Old 1995 (cask CM241) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Only Mortlach 13 Year Old (Special Release 2021)